Hit Up These 11 Lebanese Restaurants For Flavourful Kebabs, Shawarma & More

Legend has it that unless you've not eaten mandi with your friends at Spice 6, you haven't truly bonded. Don't get too ahead on that before checking out their delivery menu. They've got both hot and cold mezze; start slow and nibble on their Mashawi Mushakal — a fine assortment of grills, fries, and dips. Got your family or friends to share food around? Order the large non-veg mezze platter that comes with kebabs, hummus, muttabel, pita bread and the Laham Mandi. And the best part? They whip up delicious (and fresh) salads and dips like Baba Ghanoush and Muhammara. 

Must Try: Laham Mandi, Mutton Shawarma, and Hummus & Muhammara

Zomato Rating: 4.4/5

Price: INR 1,500 for two (approx.)

Timings: 12:30 PM to 11:30 PM

While the Hummus with Toasted Pita Bread from Istah happens to be our favourite 5 pm snack, we can write poetry on their meat. But we'll save you that horror and jump right into the food. Take your pick between khubus and rumali for the shawarma. Istah says their chicken is 100 per cent boneless breast meat, and with one bite into the shawarma, you can tell. With a great mayo-to-meat ratio, this one's filling. They have wheat-based bread options too if you're looking for something healthy. Vegetarians, try Istah's Paneer Shawarma and you'll keep going back for it.

Must Try: Chicken Sahaan Meat Bowl, Hummus & Pita Bread, Istah's Chicken Shawarma

Zomato Rating: 3.1/5

Price: INR 300 for two (approx.)

Timings: 11 AM to 12:30 AM

US famous Halal Republic opened an outlet in Banjara Hills, and all you lucky foodies can gobble, gobble!  Start your meal with their iconic Gyro Chicken Wholesome Shawarma — served either in tortilla or kuboos; expect lots of veggies and tzatziki mayo with chicken. Looking for a lamb option? Go for the Moroccan Lamb, where lamb is slow-cooked with Moroccan spices, and ooh, the flavour is nothing quite like the other shawarmas. Also, they've got rice bowls and platters. Vegetarians, Falafel/Kibbeh Platter is for you.

Must Try: Lamb Over Rice Bowl, Wings Bucket, Juicy Lucy Chicken Shawarma Burger, Gyro Chicken Wholesome Shawarma

Zomato Rating: 4.3/5

Price: INR 400 for two (approx.)

Timings: 12:30 PM to 12 AM

Kebab Platters, anyone? Istanbul-Authentic Doner Kebab is known for its platters, where fries, chicken, salads, and sauces come together to make your dinners festive. They've got around five types of platters (along with Chicken Wings Platter) that you can pick from. When you get enough of that, move on to the juicy Doner Kebab. Every bite will find you loving the well-done chicken and sauces. Istanbul also makes a wicked Durum Kebab Wrap, and most of these dishes are served as combos too. 

Must Try: Doner Kebab, Lahmacun Wrap, and Istanbul Special Platter

Zomato Rating: 4.3/5

Price: INR 500 for two (approx.)

Timings: 12 AM to 2 AM, 1 PM to 11:45 PM

Greek Souvlaki, Hummus Shawarma, Falafel Salad — no meal is simple with Turkish Central. You gotta love this place because they serve 10 types of shawarma. We recommend XXL Shawarma, where juicy charcoaled chicken, fries, and sauce are all served in XXL quantities. Talking about large meals, you've got to gobble down their Turkish Central Kebab Combo. This combo has Greek kebabs, sufi kebabs, kaju kebabs, chicken wings, isken kebabs, and a soft drink. 

Must Try: Turkish Central Kebab Combo, Chipotle Shawarma, Falafel Salad

Zomato Rating: 4/5

Price: INR 400 for two (approx.)

Timings: 12 PM to 1 AM

Kebab lovers, you're in for a treat! Levant in Banjara Hills has so many varieties of kebabs that chances are you'll try something new every time you order in. We know we've given you lots of meaty (and some cheesy and greasy) options, so if you want to dig into something healthy, try out some salads. The Armenian Pomalo Salad and Turkish Dajaj Salad are great meal starters. Mezze options such as Lebanese Hommos Bairuti, Lebanese Rakak Jebnah, and Turkish Jawaneh Levant are crowd favourites and soon, they'll become your favourites too. And then, you can move on to the kebabs and Lahmajoon. 

Must Try: Mashawi Mushakal, Turkish Half Meter Kebab, Zarb, and Turkish Balka Sheesh

Zomato Rating: 4.4/5

Price: INR 1,500 for two (approx.)

Timings: 12:30 PM to 11:45 PM

Standing tall on Banjara Hills Road Number 2, Zouq comes to the top of our minds these days whenever we hear Lebanese food. It’s tastefully decked with the typical Turkish tile designs, and the ambience is elegant and inviting. Basically, the vibe of this place tells the same about its food - tasteful! What’s on the menu? Shakshuka, Falafel, Kebabs, clay pot curries, platters, Kunafa, and so many varieties of Kunafa. The quantity is filling and it’s value for buck.

Must Try: Batata Harra, Zouq E Arabia Signature Platter, Kuzu Kafes Pilav and Shish Kebab.

Zomato Rating: 3.8/5

Price: INR 2,000 for two (approx.)

Timings: 12:30 PM to 11:30 PM

This is a no-nonsense Lebanese restaurant in Dilshuknagar and if you’re around the area, you should definitely check it out. The ambience is quite plain-jane but the food makes up for it. If you’re on the go, you can make a pit stop here for Mandi and Shawarma. Wash it off with Coke or Thums Up!

Must Try: Chicken Al-Faham Mandi and Chicken Shawarma

Zomato Rating: 3.9/5

Price: INR 1,000 for two (approx.)

Timings: 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Go here for some of the best grilled chicken in the city. Located near Attapur Pillar Number 120, Grill Affair is a tightly packed hotel that serves delicious Istanbul platters. If you don’t care for the ambience and want food that will warm the soul, they’ve got platters, kebabs, wraps, and salads that will do the job.

Must Try: Falafel Platter, Chicken Doner Kebab, and Half Grill

Zomato Rating: 3.7/5

Price: INR 700 for two (approx.)

Timings: 12 AM to 12 PM, Monday and Tuesday Off.

In and around Charminar? Why not transport your taste buds to Turkey? Check out Turkish Kitchen for all things hot and spicy. Yup, they double down on the flavour, so let them know if you can’t handle spice. The menu is a typical Lebanese menu with all the staples: kebabs, wraps, and more. Unlike actually travelling to Turkey, you will not burn a hole in your wallet here.

Must Try: Juicy Kofto Kebab Doner with BBQ sauce, Falafel Doner with Hot and Spicy Sauce and a Mix Full Platter.

Zomato Rating: 4.3/5

Price: INR 300 for two (approx.)

Timings: 2 PM to 5:45 AM

Pro-Tip: It’s open late in the night.

Another Lebanese Grill outlet in Old City but go here for takeaway. Apart from the expected kebabs, they have Pizza and Burgers in Turkish flavours too. Moreover, it’s pocket-friendly and swamped with delivery agents around so that makes your order easy.

Must Try: Doner Supreme Pizza, Doner Zinger Burger, Doner Nuggets Wrap

Zomato Rating: 4.4 out of 5

Price: INR 300 for two (approx.)

Timings: 1 PM to 10:45 PM